Smooth Limpet [Nacella mytilina]
Description
The Smooth Limpet is a marine snail that inhabits the coasts of the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its smooth, glossy shell, which is usually a deep black color. It inhabits the intertidal zone on rocky shores, where it grazes on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
Necklace shells
Nacellidae
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| Genus |
Nacella
Nacella
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